A Fictional Interview Across Time: Sergeant Elias Grant Dan Blanchard:Thank you for sitting down with me, Sergeant Grant. You’ve been gone a long time, but your story feels more alive than ever. I have to ask—when you look at that memorial in Willimantic, the one that looks like an old jail cell, do you think […]
Exploring Connecticut’s Submarine Legacy: Home of the Submarine Force and the USS Nautilus Welcome back to another edition inspired by explorations with the “Travel in Time Show,” hosted by Dan Blanchard! This time, we’re diving deep into the fascinating history of submarines, specifically right here in Groton, Connecticut, at the Submarine Museum and the base
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Exploring Connecticut’s Hidden Gem: The Abandoned Seaside Sanatorium Hey everyone, it’s Dan Blanchard from the Travel in Time show, and today we’re delving into the fascinating and often poignant history of the old Seaside Sanatorium in Waterford, Connecticut. This incredible, abandoned tuberculosis center overlooks the beautiful Long Island Sound and is surrounded by multiple
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Unearthing a Hidden History: Connecticut’s Black Governors Hey everyone, Dan Blanchard here from “Travel in Time“! I recently visited the ancient burial ground in Hartford, Connecticut, a place where many of the city’s earliest residents are laid to rest. But what many don’t know is that this site also holds the history of some truly
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Step Inside the Whimsical World of Gillette Castle: A Legacy of Innovation and Individuality Hey everyone! Today, we’re taking a journey to a truly unique architectural marvel nestled in East Haddam, Lyme, Connecticut: Gillette Castle. This isn’t just any old structure; it’s the eccentric and innovative former home of the legendary actor, William Gillette.
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From Hero to Traitor: Unraveling the Story of Benedict Arnold at Fort Griswold Hey everyone! Dan Blanchard here from Travel in Time, and today we’re delving into a fascinating, yet tragic, chapter of American history right here in the New London/Groton area of Connecticut, at Fort Griswold. This place holds the story of a
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Exploring Yale University: A Journey Through History, Beauty, and Leadership Hey everyone! Join us as we take a look at Yale University, a historic and beautiful institution explored in the “Travel in Time” show with Dan Blanchard. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, Yale is a place rich with history, unique features, and a legacy of
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Travel Through Time with Dan to Nook Farm: Where Intellectual Giants Were Neighbors Hey everyone, Dan Blanchard from the Travel in Time Show here, reporting from a truly amazing historical site in Hartford, Connecticut: Nook Farm. If you’re interested in literature, reform movements, or just incredible history, this is a place you absolutely have to
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Exploring History and Leadership at the Nathan Hale Homestead Hey there, fellow history buffs and leadership enthusiasts! Dan Blanchard here from Travel in Time. Today, we’re journeying to the quiet town of Coventry, Connecticut, to stand on the very land where one of America’s most legendary young patriots was born: Nathan Hale. You probably know
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Step Back in Time at the Lebanon Green: The Heartbeat of the Revolution Looking for a place that truly transports you back in time? Imagine visiting a location where the air feels like the 1700s, steeped in history and pivotal moments of the American Revolution. Welcome to the beautiful Lebanon Green in Lebanon, Connecticut.
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